Maize price registered very low changes during the month of October especially in the peri-urban locations, In Kampala major market, low demand for maize grain was reported specifically from the millers. In the countryside, similar trends were reported with maize grain offered at low market price between Ugx.900-1300/kg. Low cross border trading we likewise reported […]
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Key Developments Maize developments Figure 1: Maize prices, selected ESA countries. 1 – Source: AMO based on price tracker data from multiple sources. Soybean developments Figure 2: Soybean prices, selected ESA countries 2 – Source: AMO based on price tracker data from multiple sources. Rice Developments Figure 3: Rice prices, selected ESA countries 3 – Source: AMO based on price
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The culmination of the initial short harvest season transpired in August; however, the supply of numerous items had been previously recorded in June and July. A significant portion of the commodities is presently held in the custody of the trading community, which consists of rural assemblers, transit traders, and stockists. Many harvested commodities have recorded
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The initial indications of the seasonal first harvest of beans were recorded in May 2025. Farmers who cultivated beans and maize early March commenced their harvest, particularly in the central, western, and eastern regions. The supply of Matooke and fresh cassava to the market surged in May, reflecting the successful harvest of these commodities and
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Increasing commodity prices were registered during the month of April. Stockists held on to their stocks as they speculated for the highest margin from the 2nd seasonal harvest that came late in January/February. More bulking of grains and pulses was recorded, especially in the northern region, however, it was reduced by unusual transit buyers from Rwanda
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The maize grain price increased steadily during the month of February. It was influenced by March Commodity Market Report. Less commodity supply was reported delivered to market during the month of March. Land preparation and planting activities were visible in some production locations, especially the bimodal areas that registered some rainfall towards the end of
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The maize grain price increased steadily during the month of February. It was influenced by several factors including the opening of the first school term, delay in the second annual seasonal harvest due to shift in the weather Pattern and also the regional demand especially from Rwanda. The grain market in Kampala registered maize at
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The climax of the second season started mid-January. The variation in the rainfall distribution countrywide corresponded with the production levels in the usual production locations where surplus crop production was reported in areas that received above to normal rainfall and less yield in areas that registered reduced volumes of rain especially in eastern Uganda. Less
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